Republic v Joshua Murimi & 3 others [2007] KEHC 2549 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2549
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2549 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 May 2007
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramM. KOOME
Holding
The sentences for the accused persons are set aside and the cases are referred to the Children's Court for fresh consideration of the sentences.
Facts
The accused persons were found guilty in Criminal Case No.3133/06 and Criminal Case No.3134/2006, but are minors.
Issues
- Whether the sentences for the accused persons should be set aside due to their age
- What should be done with the cases now that the accused persons are minors
Reasoning
The court considers the accused persons to be minors and sets aside their sentences as per the principles of sentencing under the child offences rules.
Outcome
The sentences are set aside and the cases are referred to the Children's Court.
Orders
- Both Criminal Case No.3135/06 and Criminal Case No.3133/06 are referred to the Children's Court for sentencing of the subjects
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